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SETI Institute Earth Speaks Program

People in Seattle and other parts of the Northwest recently weighed in on what they would want to say to intelligent creatures from another planet.

At the SETI Institute in California, home of the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence, an ongoing program called Earth Speaks is collecting messages from citizens of Earth, young and old. They're looking for public opinions on the best way to say hello to the cosmos.

And what kinds of things are people submitting?

"If you want to come visit us here on Earth, you're welcome...but be prepared to witness a huge mess. Sorry 'bout that."

"Greetings from the People of Earth, the world we call our home. We come from many types of governments, faith groups and beliefs, yet are all of the same world. Many of us believe we are alone in the vast Universe, yet others think we are part of a vast Interstellar family, and if you are reading this, we hope that if we are part of that family, we will become a happy family together."